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Technological evolution, looming geopolitics: Embarking on 6G standards definition

Research The next generation of mobile networks will be 6G, with a global launch anticipated by 2030. Control over network infrastructure and the development of technical standards has become a critical strategic issue, carrying significant implications for both economic stability and national security. As the technical framework for 6G is defined, the path to consensus remains challenging, due to the large number of stakeholders involved. This paper explores the key obstacles on that path and delves into why the standardisation process is so vital. It also considers why, despite growing global competition, the emergence of a unified international standard remains a realistic outcome.

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): An evolving platform that should not be overlooked

Research The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, afterwards expanding to nine members. At its launch, it declared ambitious aims to foster security and economic cooperation. Yet in the two decades since it has had relatively limited success. In the security realm, it has produced statements about furthering cooperation on countering terrorism, separatism, and extremism, and coordinated annual military drills, but has done little to address regional security crises. Economically, it has helped to facilitate lending, trade, and cooperation between members, but other economic aims have not been accomplished. This ineffectiveness of the SCO can be attributed to the divergent interests of its members. Recently, however, there are signs that they are coming more into alignment. This could mean the SCO will become a more significant organization in the future.

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6G: Cybersecurity and defence implications

Research While 6G is expected to enable technologies with significant benefits to societies, businesses and individuals, 6G may also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. 6G is expected to connect a vastly larger amount of devices to mobile networks, the attack surface is likely to grow. Further, 6G will likely enable true cyber-physical systems where digital disruptions can cause real-world damage. This paper explores the security implications of 6G through the lens of use-cases where incidents could cause significant damage. Given the importance of mobile networks for military use-cases, the potential impact of 6G on European defence is also briefly being addressed in the paper, with an emphasis on how 6G is poised to enable battlefield command, control and sensing.

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2 juni 2016

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